The Acronyms Blog
Cyber Security
Cyber Essentials Now Mandatory For Law Firms Providing Legal Aid; Here’s What You Need To Know
What’s Happening? From 1 October 2025, all law firms wishing to apply for Criminal Legal Aid contracts in England and Wales must hold a valid Cyber Essentials certification by their Service Commencement Date to qualify for or continue delivering legal aid services. This requirement is now embedded in the Legal Aid Agency’s Application Guide and…























